Guzelyurt is situated northwest of Cyprus. The name of "Güzelyurt", means "beautiful country", obviously referring to its luscious green surroundings and the agricultural abundance of town`s vicinity. Guzelyurt bay has the best panoramic view of Mediterranean blue waters and Troodos Mountains together in North Cyprus. The town, located in the west, is surrounded by extensive citrus groves, which makes this area the greenest on the island. The reason for this is the abundance of water running down from the Troodos Mountains, which lie, to the south.

The area is covered with large citrus ochads. The first human settlement in the area goes back to the Neolithic period. During the Bronz Age, the nearby copper mines were exploited and the processed copper was exported.

• Vouni Palace -  is 9 km west of Gemikonagi, and 250 m. above the sea level on a cliff top.
  
• Tomb of Piri Osman Pasha
  
• Storhouse from the British Period
  
• Lefke Town by E.Kandulu

Guzelyurt area is proud of its citrus gardens and strawberry fields. It is said that most delicious oranges of Cyprus are those from Lefke (at west of Guzelyurt Bay). Forests overspread on this greenest plato of North Cyprus. Especially east part of Guzelyurt starting from Akdeniz village until Middle East Technical University, pine forests covers quite big area. You will enjoy shopping in the old streets and benefit from quite cheap prices. There are two universities in the area. First Lefke European University is founded. Second university in the area is Middle East Technical University. The university started education in 2005. The construction of the campus is continuing. The university will be the biggest university of Cyprus when the whole campus completed.